My understanding is that the block length and height are the same between a 216 and 235. The front mount is the same and both use the same bell housing. And since the bell housing also has the rear engine mounts it solves that problem. I agree with Harry that you need the correct RH drive bell housing which means you can also use an original transmission if you chose to. The only thing that may cause problems is if the water pump is too far forward and interferes with the rad.
It's a shame we live on the opposite sides of the ocean as I have a spare bell housing and transmission.
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